3 Names to know

KEATON KRISTICK OREGON STATE LINEBACKER

The 6-foot-3, 230-pound senior is a strong-side linebacker in more than name only. He’s strong against the run, leading Oregon State with 75 tackles, including 6.5 for loss. He’s strong in pass defense, whether it be rushing the passer (one sack) or dropping into coverage (two interceptions). He’s strong at forcing turnovers, with a fumble recovery and another forced to go with the interceptions.

KENNY ALFRED WSU CENTER

Alfred will make his 19th, and final, Martin Stadium start today, part of a career that includes 43 overall starts and is among the finest in Cougars history. Alfred redshirted as a freshman out of Gig Harbor High in 2005 but played in all 12 games the next year. He moved into the starting lineup at left guard in the fourth game that season, moved over to center a game later and has been a fixture in the middle ever since, missing only the UCLA game his sophomore year. He is the only Cougar invited to participate in the East-West Shrine All-Star Game this season.

JOE HALAHUNI OREGON STATE H-BACK

Halahuni is listed as a tight end on the roster. He won’t start there today – Brady Camp, a prolific run-blocker, earns that distinction – but Halahuni may be on the field for the first play as an H-back. The 6-2, 249-pound sophomore from Orting (Wash.) High is the pass-catching tight end (or H-back), with 28 receptions this season. Against USC, Halahuni set a school record for most catches by a tight end with nine. Against California, he gathered in six passes for a career-best 128 yards.